Self-help program
BEHAVIORAL TOOLS
Sleep and breaks are not always genuinely relaxing. With the help of short exercises, you will learn to add breaks that genuinely help you relax into your daily life.
Hear other people’s tips for calming activities
Before trying the exercises in this section, you can watch the following video (2:29) for inspiration. In the video, people who have experienced depression talk about what kinds of activities have improved how they feel.
Examples of activities that can help you recovery:
- spending time with loved ones or peers
- breathing exercises
- your favorite activities that you enjoy or have enjoyed in the past
- volunteering
Remember
A balance between rest and enough activity is important. However, don’t give in to the urge to rest all the time.